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Effective July 1, 2020, the new USMCA will replace NAFTA as the trilateral free trade agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico – and our industry will begin to feel the impact of dramatic rule changes, including an increase in overall value content requirements, the introduction of the Labor Value Content (LVC) requirements, and new categories/requirements for automotive parts.

After the resounding success of our inaugural virtual event – this year’s Corporate Responsibility Summit – we’re excited to announce that the remainder of our 2020 events will be hosted virtually as well!

With realistic looking presentation rooms, exhibitor booths, and networking areas, the virtual platform provides an interactive and engaging experience for attendees around the globe, who can participate from anywhere with high-speed internet access.

New publication alert! Developed in collaboration with volunteers from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, heat treat suppliers, and calibration companies that service the heat treat industry, the 4^th edition of the Special Process: Heat Treat System Assessment (CQI-9) is now available for purchase at the AIAG Store.   

To help support the global automotive industry through all phases of its recovery, we have made our in-language Core Tools Self-Assessment, select Core Tools eLearning, and all Core Tools eDocuments free to the entire industry through the end of 2020. 

Join us on July 14, 2020, for our newest virtual training, the Global MMOG/LE V5 Training- Express for MMOG/LE Version 5. This half day course – which runs from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., EST – takes place entirely online in an interactive WebEx environment, with time built in for a Q&A session at the end.

In support of industry recovery efforts, AIAG has partnered with QAD and Quistem to offer a free webinar on “Operational Restart Readiness for the Automotive Supply Chain.” Presented by AIAG’s program manager of supply chain products and services, Jim Liegghio; QAD’s director of automotive, Terry Onica; and Quistem LLC’s president, Cathy Fisher, this 45-minute recording addresses key manufacturing topics to consider for resuming operations after a complete or partial shutdown in the current environment.

Nearly 1,700 automotive executives from several countries participated in AIAG’s inaugural virtual event, the Corporate Responsibility Summit. AIAG, the largest not-for-profit automotive industry association of its kind, has over 3,800 member companies. The free, two-day conference on April 28–29 focused on Environment — Social & Governance Reporting and how organizations can better manage their corporate reputation.

Registration is now open for the June 16^th Energy Efficiency with ENERGY STAR Webinar — the third webinar in our Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Workgroup “Emerging Issues” series.

The increased use of virtual connectivity creates greater opportunity for cyber risk. Whether your organization is taking its first steps to prioritize cybersecurity, renewing efforts to protect itself from cybercrime, or performing a health check on existing security measures, AIAG’s Supply Safe: Cyber Safe bundles can help.

Newly rereleased and available for free at the AIAG Store, the Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan was created by the AIAG Occupational Health and Safety Steering Committee to support suppliers’ ability to prepare for and address pandemic-related business disruptions.